This discovery of two neutron stars colliding to create the same type of waves, in addition to light, allowed astronomers to study gravitational waves in a new way. The signal lasted for 100 seconds, providing them with even more data and insight. It revealed that light and gravitational waves travel at the same speed.
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This is a big deal. Thanks for the post.
Apparently, this is the first time a gravitational wave source has been seen in visible light.
Michelle???
Sniff...sniff....I smell a sh** load of Grant Money.